What It’s Like Getting Busted Smuggling Crack (Seed) at the Airport
Lesson from this classic post: If TSA asks what’s in the little bags in your suitcase, don’t say “crack seed.”
James Charisma
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
47 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food and beverage in town.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best Services on O‘ahu
The 99 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
The Best Places To Eat Outside at O‘ahu’s North Shore Right Now
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
The 9 Best Places to Eat Outside in Waikīkī Right Now
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
The Best Places to Eat Outside on the Windward Side of O‘ahu Right Now
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
Here’s What It’s Like Enjoying Drinks and Pūpū at the Chart House
Hawai‘i’s bars have reopened, so I’m back to day drinking in Waikīkī.
What It’s Like Driving for a Ride-Hailing Company During a Pandemic
The switch from Uber to Uber Eats has helped make up for a lack of customers.
What It’s Like Being a Restaurant Server Who Lost Her Job During the Pandemic
Mariana Lárez Matheus was laid off in mid-March, right before restaurants were ordered to close dine-in services.
11 Chefs Dish on Their Go-To Orders at Their Own Restaurants and at Others Around Hawai‘i
It’s not always late-night ramen and leftover mac and cheese after a long shift.
Taste Test: We Tried Every Hot Dog at Hank’s Haute Dogs and Ranked Them
Two culture critics lay their hot dog cred on the line—and still find room for a “No” Dog and a hamburger for dessert. Welcome to the sausage party.
Con-fused About Hawaiʻi’s Pop Culture and Comic Conventions?
Here’s a guide to help you sort through the events in 2021.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 14 Best Breakfasts in Hawai‘i (and Where to Get Them)
Breakfasts of champions to fuel up for the day ahead.
Your O‘ahu Neighborhood Guide: King Street at University Avenue in Honolulu
There are plenty of old-school haunts and new grinds on the mauka side of King Street past University Avenue.
Hone Your Light Saber Skills Just in Time for “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”
Always wanted to be a Jedi? Bring balance to the galaxy (or at least Salt Lake) with LudoSport Hawai‘i.
Behind the Scenes: What’s Life Like as an Movie Extra in Hawai‘i?
Peek behind the scenes at my Where’s Waldo?-like acting “career” in locally shot movies and TV shows.
The 10 Best Films and Television Shows Shot in Hawai‘i
From Marvel’s “Inhumans” to “Magnum, P.I.,” we rank the biggest movies and series ever filmed in the Islands.
Are We Really Cashing in On TV And Film Production in Hawai‘i, Or Is It Just a Hollywood Illusion?
Last year was Hawai‘i’s most lucrative year to date for film production. So why are we setting limits that some say will keep studios away?
How Screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell Went from Hawai‘i to Hollywood
Local twins and screenwriters Aaron and Jordan Kandell hadn’t planned a future in film. Yet they went from Hawai‘i to Hollywood. Here’s how.
What’s Open or Closed in Honolulu for Thanksgiving 2019
A sweet guide to which Honolulu City and County services will available or suspended in observance of Thanksgiving on Nov. 28, 2019.
Local Artists Paint Honolulu’s Streets With Surprising Hawai‘i-Inspired Art
It’s not just about massive murals. Some local artists are going smaller scale with their street art.
Catch Improv Rock ‘n’ Roll Band Oil in the Alley at the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival
Oil in the Alley is an improv rock ‘n’ roll band that literally makes it up as they go along. Find them among other funny folks at the Hawai‘i Sketch Comedy Festival this weekend.
Best of Honolulu 2019
Discover all the 2019 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
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From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.